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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 608.57, 911.03 and 391.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 608.57, 911.03 and 391.69 is: 586.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    608.57 : 911.03 = 391.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    608.57/911.03 = 391.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    608.57x = 911.03 × 391.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    608.57x = 356,841.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 356,841.34/608.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 586.36

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